[LWV] League of Women Voters®
of Oak Ridge

Past Events

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Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:00 am-1:00 pm TN Bank 2nd floor Conference Room LWVOR Board Meeting.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 11:00 am-1:00 pm 128 Indian Lane
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
LWVOR Board Meeting. Regular Board Meeting followed by lunch and Board training for new Board members.
Monday, September 14, 2009 2 pm Secret City Cafe
Methodist Medical Center
990 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Education Committee. Committee to determine focus during 2009-2010.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 11:45 am-1:00 pm Social Hall
Unitarian Universalist Church
1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Lunch with the League. Speaker: Oak Ridge Mayor Tom Beehan, "Current and Future City Issues"
Monday, September 28, 2009 5:30-6:30 pm The Soup Kitchen Back Room
47 East Tennessee Avenue
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Voting Technology Committee. Informal discussion of voting issues.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 11:45 am-1:00 pm Social Hall
Unitarian Universalist Church
1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Lunch with the League. Speaker: Anderson County Commissioner Scott Gillenwaters, "Grins and Groans in Anderson County."
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 2nd Floor Conference Room
TN Bank
401 S. Illinois Avenue
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
LWVOR Board Meeting.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 11:45 am-1:00 pm Social Hall
Unitarian Universalist Church
1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Lunch with the League. Speaker: Tennessee Senator Jamie Woodson, "Education"
Saturday, October 24, 2009-Sunday, October 25, 2009 noon to noon Comfort Suites
3118 Browns Mill Road
Johnson City, TN 37604
LWV-TN Fall Conference 2009. The year's Fall Conference will be held in Johnson City at the Comfort Suites, 3118 Browns Mill Road.

Registration is $15 per person, Hotel Rooms will be $70 + tax per night - includes a "delux" continental breakfast.

Highlights:
1. The healthcare debate
2. Immigration
3. Tennessee's financial condition
4. Legislative update
5. Membership--growing the League
6. Action/advocacy/lobbying
7. Field trip--Saturday morning--a guided tour of a major fossil site in Gray.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 11:45 am-1:00 pm Social Hall
Unitarian Universalist Church
1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Lunch with the League. Speaker: John Morgan, Deputy to Gov. Phil Bredesen & former Comptroller, "State Finances: Stimulus Money in Tennessee"
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 11:00 am-1:00 pm 2nd floor Conference Room
TN Bank
401 E. Illinois Avenue
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
LWVOR Board Meeting.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 9:30-11:00 am Social Room, Oak Ridge Civic Center
1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Communicating with your Legislators. Free Workshop, "Communication with your Legislators," conducted by Stewart Clifton, Lobbyist for the League and other non-profit groups in the Tennessee State Legislature
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 11:45 am-1:00 pm Social Hall
Unitarian Universalist Church
1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Lunch with the League. Speaker: Stewart Clifton, LWV Lobbyist in the Tennessee State Legislature, will review how to "Communicate with your Legislators," and discuss possible issues of League interest in the next session of the Tennessee Legislature.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 11:45 am-1:00 pm Social Hall
Unitarian Universalist Church
1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Lunch with the League. Speaker: Eric Abelquist, Executive Vice President of Oak Ridge Associated Universities, "ORAU: Innovation at the Nexus of Science and Education and Workforce Development."
Sunday, December 6, 2009 12:30 pm Flatwater Event Center
100 Melton Lake Peninsula
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Holiday Lunch. Social Time 12:30 pm; Lunch 1:00 pm. Speaker: Matt Shafer Powell, WUOT's award-winning News Director, will speak about his feature story, "My Life, My Vote." Reservations due by December 2; call Maryann Mulvenon, 482-3153.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 11:45 am-1:00 pm Social Hall, Unitarian Universalist Church
1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Lunch with the League. Speaker: Gene Caldwell, retired local pediatrician and former member of the Tennessee Legislature, "Emory Valley Center: A Secret in the Secret City, Revealed."
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 11:00 am-1:00 pm 2nd Floor Conference Room
TN Bank
401 S. Illinois Avenue
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
LWVOR Board Meeting.
Thursday, January 14, 2010 3:15pm Local Oversight Committee Office at Midtown Community Center
102 Robertsville Road
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Voting Technology Committee. Mark Stephens, Anderson County Administrator of Elections, will discuss the coming changes in voting machines, what problems he sees on the horizon, and how the League can help the election office in registering voters and educating the voting public.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 11:45 am-1:00 pm Social Hall Unitarian Universalist Church
1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Lunch with the League. Speaker: Dr. Jeff Chapman, Director of the McClung Museum at the University of Tennessee, "Mummies, Mussels, and More at McClung Museum." ORNL Federal Credit Union co-sponsors this event.
Monday, January 25, 2010 7:30-8:30 am Social Room Oak Ridge Civic Center
1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Breakfast with the Legislators. Local legislators discuss issues before the Tennessee General Assembly and answer questions. A light continental breakfast is provided at no charge. WSI Oak Ridge co-sponsors this event.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 10 am-12 noon Social Hall
Unitarian Universalist Church
1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
LWVOR National Program Planning. League members discuss the National League program.
Monday, February 1, 2010 10:30 am -12:30 pm Oak Ridge Civic Center Craft Room
1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Great Decisions. A League-sponsored Great Decisions discussion group will meet on Mondays for eight weeks during February and March. Background briefing materials are ordered from the Foreign Policy Association (contact Barbara Barrett 483-0015). Topics for 2010 include Special envoys, Kenya & R2P, Global crime, US-China security relations, Global financial crisis, Russia & it's neighbors, Persian Gulf, and Peace building & conflict resolution. CANCELED -- residual snow and ice on driveways and in parking lots.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 11:45 am-1:00 pm Social Hall
Unitarian Universalist Church
1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Lunch with the League. Speaker: Dr. Robert Cunningham, Professor Emeritus, Department of Political Science at UT, "Current Issues in the Middle East." ORNL Federal Credit Union co-sponsors this event.
Monday, February 8, 2010 10:30 am -12:30 pm Oak Ridge Civic Center Craft Room
1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Great Decisions. A League-sponsored Great Decisions discussion group will meet on Mondays for eight weeks during February and March. Background briefing materials are ordered from the Foreign Policy Association (contact Barbara Barrett 483-0015). Topics for 2010 include Special envoys, Kenya & R2P, Global crime, US-China security relations, Global financial crisis, Russia & it's neighbors, Persian Gulf, and Peace building & conflict resolution.
Monday, February 8, 2010 2:00 pm Secret City Cafe
Methodist Medical Center
990 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Education Committee. MEETING CANCELED.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 11:00 am-1:00 pm 2nd Floor Conference Room
TN Bank
401 S. Illinois Avenue
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
LWVOR Board Meeting.
Sunday, February 14, 2010     LWV 90th Birthday.
Monday, February 15, 2010 10:30 am -12:30 pm Oak Ridge Civic Center Craft Room
1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Great Decisions. A League-sponsored Great Decisions discussion group will meet on Mondays for eight weeks during February and March. Background briefing materials are ordered from the Foreign Policy Association (contact Barbara Barrett 483-0015). Topics for 2010 include Special envoys, Kenya & R2P, Global crime, US-China security relations, Global financial crisis, Russia & it's neighbors, Persian Gulf, and Peace building & conflict resolution.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 11:45 am-1:00 pm Social Hall
Unitarian Universalist Church
1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Lunch with the League. Speaker: Dr. Larry Davis, professor at UT Graduate School of Medicine (General Practice) will speak on current health issues in the U.S. Birthday cake to celebrate the League's 90th Birthday will be served. ORNL Federal Credit Union co-sponsors Lunch with the League.
Thursday, February 18, 2010 3:15pm Local Oversight Committee Office at Midtown Community Center
102 Robertsville Road
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Voting Technology Committee. Charles Holiway, Roane County Administrator of Elections, will discuss the coming changes in voting machines, what problems he sees on the horizon, and how the League can help the election office in registering voters and educating the voting public.
Monday, February 22, 2010 7:30-8:30 am Social Room Oak Ridge Civic Center
1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Breakfast with the Legislators. Area State Legislators bring us up-to-date on what's happening in the Tennessee legislature. The audience can ask questions and give opinions. A light continental breakfast is provided at no charge. WSI Oak Ridge co-sponsors this event.
Monday, February 22, 2010 10:30 am -12:30 pm Oak Ridge Civic Center Craft Room
1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Great Decisions. A League-sponsored Great Decisions discussion group will meet on Mondays for eight weeks during February and March. Background briefing materials are ordered from the Foreign Policy Association (contact Barbara Barrett 483-0015). Topics for 2010 include Special envoys, Kenya & R2P, Global crime, US-China security relations, Global financial crisis, Russia & it's neighbors, Persian Gulf, and Peace building & conflict resolution.
Monday, March 1, 2010 10:30 am -12:30 pm Oak Ridge Civic Center Craft Room
1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Great Decisions. A League-sponsored Great Decisions discussion group will meet on Mondays for eight weeks during February and March. Background briefing materials are ordered from the Foreign Policy Association (contact Barbara Barrett 483-0015). Topics for 2010 include Special envoys, Kenya & R2P, Global crime, US-China security relations, Global financial crisis, Russia & it's neighbors, Persian Gulf, and Peace building & conflict resolution.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 11:45 am-1:00 pm Social Hall
Unitarian Universalist Church
1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Lunch with the League. Speaker: Ms. Fairchild-Keyes, Principal, Oak Ridge Schools Alternative Program. ORNL Federal Credit Union co-sponsors this event.
Monday, March 8, 2010 10:30 am -12:30 pm Oak Ridge Civic Center Craft Room
1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Great Decisions. A League-sponsored Great Decisions discussion group will meet on Mondays for eight weeks during February and March. Background briefing materials are ordered from the Foreign Policy Association (contact Barbara Barrett 483-0015). Topics for 2010 include Special envoys, Kenya & R2P, Global crime, US-China security relations, Global financial crisis, Russia & it's neighbors, Persian Gulf, and Peace building & conflict resolution.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 2nd Floor Conference Room
TN Bank
401 S. Illinois Avenue
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
LWVOR Board Meeting.
Monday, March 15, 2010 10:30 am -12:30 pm Oak Ridge Civic Center Craft Room
1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Great Decisions. A League-sponsored Great Decisions discussion group will meet on Mondays for eight weeks during February and March. Background briefing materials are ordered from the Foreign Policy Association (contact Barbara Barrett 483-0015). Topics for 2010 include Special envoys, Kenya & R2P, Global crime, US-China security relations, Global financial crisis, Russia & it's neighbors, Persian Gulf, and Peace building & conflict resolution.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 11:45 am-1:00 pm Social Hall
Unitarian Universalist Church
1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Lunch with the League. Speaker: Ms. Melinda Hillman, Vice President of the RSCC Oak Ridge and Satellite Campuses. Presentation on the RSCC/OR building expansion. ORNL Federal Credit Union co-sponsors this event.
Thursday, March 18, 2010 3:15pm Local Oversight Committee Office at Midtown Community Center
102 Robertsville Road
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Voting Technology Committee. Committee to discuss program for 2010-11.
Monday, March 22, 2010 10:30 am -12:30 pm Oak Ridge Civic Center Craft Room
1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Great Decisions. A League-sponsored Great Decisions discussion group will meet on Mondays for eight weeks during February and March. Background briefing materials are ordered from the Foreign Policy Association (contact Barbara Barrett 483-0015). Topics for 2010 include Special envoys, Kenya & R2P, Global crime, US-China security relations, Global financial crisis, Russia & it's neighbors, Persian Gulf, and Peace building & conflict resolution.
Monday, March 22, 2010 2:00 pm To Be Determined
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Education Committee.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 11:00 am-1:30 pm Social Hall
Unitarian Universalist Church
1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
LWVOR Local Program Planning. League members determine the local study and action program for 2010-2011.
Monday, March 29, 2010 7:30-8:30 am Social Room Oak Ridge Civic Center
1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Breakfast with the Legislators. Area State Legislators bring us up-to-date on what's happening in the Tennessee legislature. The audience can ask questions and give opinions. A light continental breakfast is provided at no charge. WSI Oak Ridge co-sponsors this event.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010 11:45 am-1:00 pm Social Hall
Unitarian Universalist Church
1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Lunch with the League. Speaker: Dr. Stephanie Bohon, UT Department of Sociology, "Immigration in the South." ORNL Federal Credit Union co-sponsors this event.
Monday, April 12, 2010 2:00 pm Oak Ridge Senior Center
728 Emory Valley Road
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Education Committee. Joint meeting with the Retired Teachers group to hear Mr. Ken Green, Oak Ridge Schools.
Monday, April 12, 2010 5:00-6:30 pm Hearth Room
Unitarian Universalist Church
1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Membership Party & League 90th Birthday Party. Meet new and potential League members, visit with long-time League friends, and enjoy the good food.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 2nd Floor Conference Room
TN Bank
401 S. Illinois Avenue
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
LWVOR Board Meeting.
Thursday, April 15, 2010 3:15pm Local Oversight Committee Office at Midtown Community Center
102 Robertsville Road
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Voting Technology Committee. Committee members will discuss bills of concern currently before the legislature, prioritize areas of study for the coming year, and sign up for study subcommittees.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 11:45 am-1:00 pm Social Hall
Unitarian Universalist Church
1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Lunch with the League. Speaker: Dr. Ed Rogers, Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor, UT Graduate School of Medicine, "Status of Mental Health in U.S." ORNL Federal Credit Union co-sponsors this event.
Saturday, April 24, 2010 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Oak Ridge Civic Center & Bissell Park
1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Earth Day in Oak Ridge. A family-friendly event helping attendees identify and act on ways to reduce their impact on the planet. Visit the LWVOR booth.
Monday, April 26, 2010 7:30-8:30 am Social Room Oak Ridge Civic Center
1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Breakfast with the Legislators. Area State Legislators bring us up-to-date on what's happening in the Tennessee legislature. The audience can ask questions and give opinions. A light continental breakfast is provided at no charge. WSI Oak Ridge co-sponsors this event.
Saturday, May 1, 2010-Sunday, May 2, 2010 noon to noon Club-Hotel Inn & Suites
2435 Atrium Way
Nashville, TN 37214
LWV-TN Spring Council 2010. The 2010 Spring Council will be held in Nashville at the Club-Hotel Inn & Suites, near the Airport. Call 615-883-0500 to reserve your room before April 21. Mention LWV Spring Council to get the special rate of $59.95, which includes a continental breakfast.

Registration is $15 per person.

Highlight: Forum with the gubernatorial candidates on Sunday morning.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010 11:45 am-1:00 pm Social Hall
Unitarian Universalist Church
1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Lunch with the League. Speaker: Mr. Gerald Boyd, Manager of DOE Oak Ridge Operations Office. ORNL Federal Credit Union co-sponsors this event.
Monday, May 10, 2010 1:00 pm Burchfield's Restaurant
Double Tree Hotel
215 S Illinois Avenue
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Education Committee - CANCELED. Lunch meeting.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 2nd Floor Conference Room
TN Bank
401 S. Illinois Avenue
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
LWVOR Board Meeting.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 11:45 am-1:00 pm Social Hall
Unitarian Universalist Church
1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Lunch with the League. Speaker: Andrea Lynn Sterdis, TVA Manger for New Nuclear Licensing and Industry Affairs. Ms. Sterdis will speak about adding nuclear generating plants to our power grid and TVA's overall nuclear generation program. The public is invited and no reservations are necessary. Lunches are available on a first-come basic for $6 or you may bring your own lunch. ORNL Federal Credit Union co-sponsors this event.
Thursday, May 20, 2010 3:15pm Local Oversight Committee Office at Midtown Community Center
102 Robertsville Road
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Voting Technology Committee.
Monday, May 24, 2010 7:30-8:30 am Social Room Oak Ridge Civic Center
1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Breakfast with the Legislators. Area State Legislators bring us up-to-date on what's happening in the Tennessee legislature. The audience can ask questions and give opinions. A light continental breakfast is provided at no charge. WSI Oak Ridge co-sponsors this event.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 5:00 pm Social Hall
Unitarian Universalist Church
1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
LWVOR Annual Meeting. Social time 5:00 pm. Dinner 5:30 p.m. Annual meeting to vote on local program and positions, budget, bylaws, and officers for FY 2010-2011.
Friday, June 11, 2010-Tuesday, June 15, 2010   Atlanta Marriott Marquis
265 Peachtree Center Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30303
LWV National Convention. Women and men from all over the country meet, deliberate, and work to fulfill the LWV mission. Registration deadline without a penalty is May 14. Complete details and registration information are available at lwv.org.
Friday, June 18, 2010-Saturday, June 19, 2010 11 am - 6 pm Fri, 10 am - 6 pm Sat Oak Ridge Civic Center
1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Secret City Festival. Visit the League booth for information about voting and issues. Tennessee Voter Registration Forms available for new registrations, re-registration, or change of address.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 7:00 - 9:30 pm Rarity Ridge Wellness Center
201 Broadberry Avenue
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Candidates Forum - Roane County General Election, August 5, 2010. Invitations have been extended to candidates running for County Executive, County Commission Districts 4 & 6, Circuit Court Clerk, Trustee, Sheriff, County Clerk, Register of Deeds, County Attorney, and School Board District 3/4.
Monday, June 28, 2010 5:30 - 7:30 pm Pollard Auditorium
210 Badger Avenue
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
City Manager Candidates - Forum and Reception. Final candidates for the position of Oak Ridge City Manager will be introduced to the community at a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters and a reception hosted by the City of Oak Ridge.
Thursday, July 8, 2010 7:00 - 9:30 pm Pollard Auditorium
210 Badger Avenue
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Candidates Forum - Tennessee 3rd Congressional District. Invitations have been extended to candidates qualifying for the Third Congressional District, U.S. House of Representatives, State Republican and Democratic Primaries, August 5, 2010. This Forum is co-sponsored by the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 7:00 - 9:30 pm City Room, A-111
Roane State Community College
701 Briarcliff Avenue
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Candidates Forum #1 - Anderson County General Election, August 5, 2010. Invitations have been extended to candidates running for County Mayor, Trustee, Juvenile Judge, Sheriff, Circuit Court Clerk, County Clerk, Register of Deeds, and Road Superintendent.
Thursday, July 15, 2010 7:00 - 9:30 pm Oak Ridge Civic Center, A-B Room
1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Candidates Forum #2 - Anderson County General Election, August 5, 2010. Invitations have been extended to candidates running for County Commission Districts 6, 7, & 8 and School Board Districts 6 & 7. These districts represent Oak Ridge.
Thursday, July 22, 2010 11:00 am Janis' House Old/New Board Pot Luck Lunch. Social Time. Lunch. Business Meeting to follow.

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